To install a system update
1
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in
as the owner.
2
From your
Home screen
, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings
>
About phone
>
Software update
.
4
If a system update is available, tap
CONTINUE
, then tap
INSTALL NOW
.
To schedule a system update
1
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in
as the owner.
2
From your
Home screen
, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings
>
About phone
>
Software update
.
4
If a system update is available, tap
CONTINUE
, then tap the
Schedule
installation
slider.
5
Tap
OK
>
Set time
.
6
Set the desired time for the software update, then tap
OK
.
7
Your device will be updated at the set time automatically.
To set up automatic download of system updates
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
About phone
>
Software update
.
3
Tap , then tap
Settings
>
Auto download system updates
.
4
Select an option.
To enable or disable automatic updates for applications
1
From your
Home screen
, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
About phone
>
Software update
.
3
Tap , then tap
Settings
>
Auto-update apps
.
4
Select the preferred option.
To update your device using a computer
1
Using a USB Type-C™ cable, connect your device to the computer.
2
Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB
connection mode on the device is set to
Transfer files
.
3
Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4
Make sure that the computer can access the internet.
5
Computer
: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
If you don’t have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer,
connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Make sure that you are using the USB Type-C cable that came with your device and that it is
properly connected to the device and computer.
M
Maintenance using a computer
Xperia™ Companion
Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and
applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With
Xperia™ Companion, you can:
•
Update or repair your device’s software.
•
Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
•
Back up and restore content on your computer.
•
Sync multimedia content – photos, videos, music and playlists – between your
device and computer.
•
Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running
one of the following operating systems:
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